Sunkist Growers is keeping citrus celebrations fresh by demonstrating the power of versatility and saluting the co-op’s refreshing summer citrus varieties.

The Atlanta Braves have named Avocados from Peru the team’s official avocado and superfood. The focus of the partnership will be on “Eating Healthy & Living Green” and will include The Ultimate Baseball Sweepstakes featuring a custom wrapped AVO Braves Chevrolet Bolt EUV, VIP Braves experience, and a $2,000 Kroger shopping spree.

SGS is a grower, packer and shipper of stone fruit, grapes, cherries and citrus, and it ships imported items year-round.

In 2023, the company has seen an increase in volume due to new plantings. It has also made some adjustments to its team by promoting Steve Rusca to general manager and hiring Kira Navison as the director of marketing.

Another exciting development is the addition of citrus to its product line this year.

Chipotle Mexican Grill announced Autocado, an avocado-processing cobotic prototype that cuts, cores and peels avocados before they are hand mashed to create the restaurant's famous guacamole. The prototype, developed in collaboration with Vebu, is currently being tested at the Chipotle Cultivate Center in Irvine, CA.

Fresh Farms and Jewel Osco have partnered on a "Taste to Believe" campaign to authentically connect with a wider range of consumers by infusing fun into the promotion of candy grapes.

The campaign places a strong emphasis on creating visually appealing experiences for customers. This includes eye-catching in-store displays, engaging food demos and other interactive elements that capture attention and make the grape selection process more enjoyable.

A memorial tribute honoring Mr. Gene Merrill Willis was established through the American Floral Endowment by Pete Garcia Company/Garcia Group. Gene, 81, of Jamul, CA, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully in his home March 22, 2023.